I love solstice and knowing that the days are getting longer and lighter earlier! I didn't think I would have to say that this winter, now that I live in the winter cycling mecca of the Old Pueblo. And in during my last few years in Flagland, I was so used to riding in the garage until March, I didn't care about solstice. Even if it was light out, I was usually too wimpy to ride in the cold or wind.

So tell me why this is the bike I've been riding all week:



Yes, that is my old Spec, mounted on my trainer. Yes, I live in Tucson. Here's the thing: I have to work from 9:30am to 6pm. It's dark until 7am. And it's been really cold here, almost like the northland, I'm talking about 30 degrees until 9am. (Hear me whine! You'd never know I spent the last 10 years in a 4 season climate!) It's just easier to put on shorts and head to the garage where I can listen to disco and watch the Tour. No need to hook up the light, pull on tights, booties, lobster mitts, balaclava, etc. I'm stupid and wimpy. Lazy too.

Speaking of the tour, thanks to Flandis, I almost forgot about last year's tour. But today I remembered some of the better moments while watching in the garage. Like Frank Schleck winning on le Alpe d'Huez!

That gives me something to look forward to in 2007.